Interparfums ends Rochas’s fashion business
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 17, 2025 Rochas draws the curtain on its…
Scientists just changed the nature of matter with a flash of light
Imagine being able to alter a material so that it seems to transform into an entirely different one. No magic wand or special potion is needed — only light. When light interacts with the material, it excites its magnetic states, setting off collective magnetic vibrations. These vibrations can transmit and store information at terahertz speeds….
LVMH designer Nigo plans IPO of streetwear firm Human Made
By Bloomberg Published October 24, 2025 Human Made Inc., the Japanese streetwear firm founded by celebrity designer Nigo, plans to raise about 2.7 billion yen ($18 million) in an initial public offering as the fashion company seeks to capitalise on rising global interest in Japanese culture. Human Made has a bold, streetwear aesthetic – Human…
Neighbourhood health hubs at risk as community care under strain
The government’s goal of moving care from hospitals into neighbourhood health hubs is at risk because community services are under too much strain, the health and care regulator says. In its annual report, the Care Quality Commission said waiting times were too long and staffing too stretched in areas such as mental health, GP care…
Napoleon’s diamond brooch heads to auction for the first time
By Bloomberg Published October 24, 2025 A unique diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte- and said to have been retrieved from the chaos of the Battle of Waterloo- will go under the hammer for the first time this November. Sotheby’s is a global auction house No, it’s not those French crown jewels, the ones…
We may finally know why birds sing at dawn
Zebra finches are commonly studied in captivity by biologists Alamy The dawn chorus of birdsong has inspired poets and nature lovers for thousands of years, but the reason why birds all over the world start the day this way is an enduring mystery. Now, a series of experiments in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) suggests that…
South Korea’s fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
Jean MackenzieSeoul correspondent BBC/Hosu Lee Boat owner Hong Suk-hui says the seas are becoming more dangerous Hong Suk-hui was waiting on the shore of South Korea’s Jeju Island when the call came. His fishing boat had capsized. Just two days earlier, the vessel had ventured out on what he had hoped would be a long…
Saudi Arabia’s airline joins merch race with streetwear range
By Bloomberg Published October 23, 2025 Saudi Arabia’s national carrier has unveiled a clothing collection that blends streetwear with corporate merchandise, an unusual fashion foray for an airline whose business model has long mirrored the country’s strict moral and religious codes. A casual look by Saudia Airlines – Saudia Airlines- Facebook Saudia’s lifestyle brand consists…
Galderma raises full-year outlook after sales beat, commits to US expansion
By Reuters Published October 23, 2025 Switzerland’s Galderma raised its full-year guidance on Thursday after third-quarter sales beat expectations despite pressure from US tariffs, sending shares in the skincare company up around 7%.Third-quarter net sales came in at $1.29 billion compared with the $1.24 billion provided in a company-compiled consensus. Cetaphil, Alastin and Restylane skin…
Kering FOMO share price rally continues as de Meo’s turnaround gathers speed
By Reuters Published October 23, 2025 Shares in Gucci owner Kering rose by as much as 9% in early Paris stock market trade on Thursday after the company reported sales in the last quarter had declined less than analysts had expected, extending a rally that started when Luca de Meo was hired to restructure the…
Prada: revenue reaches €4 billion in the first nine months of 2025
Published October 23, 2025 The Prada Group ended the first nine months of 2025 with net revenue up by 9% at constant exchange rates to total €4 billion. This marks 19 consecutive quarters of uninterrupted growth. Results were underpinned by the retail channel across all regions, with sales of €3.6 billion (+9%), driven by like-for-like…
